Changing the Game: Your Guide for Transforming Wild Game into Game-Changing Meals. - Hardcover

Craig J. Tomsky

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 164228047X ISBN 13: 9781642280470

Publisher: Izzard Ink, 2021

Synopsis

Changing the Game will provide sportsmen with detailed guidance and techniques that will up their food game and the enjoyment of their harvests when taking it directly from field to fork. Author Craig Tomsky has coupled his uncompromising love of great food with his passion for hunting, and has identified key factors that will reduce or eliminate the undesirable "gamey" flavors that result from inadequately processed and prepared game. He has also developed and refined many recipes to complement each game's most desirable flavors that will transform your game meat into delicious finished dishes.

Changing the Game is a complete playbook that takes the reader from caring for the game after the harvest, through Craig's "keys to changing the game"-specific techniques used during the butchering and preservation processes that will positively impact the flavor and tenderness of the meat. It lays out a roadmap and recommends equipment that will expediently and efficiently process various types of game. Explanations that support the reasoning behind the preparation techniques are provided via relatable terminology and anecdotes that are sprinkled throughout the book.

Changing the Game finishes with a multitude of delicious recipes that have been enhanced by game meat and Craig's use of complementary ingredients to achieve complex yet delicate flavor profiles for each dish. It also contains recipes for side dishes and desserts, along with wine pairing recommendations, to provide the reader with a complete game plan for an enjoyable evening that will leave dinner guests asking, "Is this really wild game?"

About this title

About the Author

Craig J. Tomsky is a degreed, environmental, health and safety professional who is certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene. He has combined his scientific knowledge with his love of food and his sustainability efforts to create delicious meals at home for over 30years. He is sharing the learnings from his experiences in Changing the Game,s o those who hunt or want to enjoy wild game can optimize their enjoyment of our natural resources. 

From the Inside Flap

Changing the Game is a cookbook and tactical, practical "how-to" guide for sportsmen who want to optimize enjoyment of their harvests and home cooks who are hunting for new ways to up their food game with wild or farm-raised game or, domestic meats. The book provides detailed instructions on a combination of new and time-tested techniques for processing wild game - the author's "7 Keys to the Game." These essential elements, along with recipes featuring curated ingredients will change your game to deliver exceptional flavor and tenderness for gourmet, field-to-fork food. All of the main course recipes can be prepared with domestic meat (alternatives are noted throughout)and include suggestions for side dishes and wine pairings. An enjoyable and entertaining read, Changing the Game is peppered with personal anecdotes and references the author's traditional Italian-American roots, which have influenced many of the book's recipes that have since been refined with his personal flair.

Edition details

• Publisher: Izzard Ink
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 164228047X
• ISBN 13: 9781642280470
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 290